Customer Questions and Answers for Knob by Whirlpool

The Knob is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool ranges. Located on the front control panel, it provides easy touch rotation to set precise cooking functions.

Causes of a bad knob include cracking or worn gearing from extended use that results in difficult adjustability or unintended selector movement. Over-tightening during installation can also strip knob post threading.

Symptoms of a faulty knob include:

• Selector function refuses to stay set or changes unexpectedly
• Difficulty adjusting temperature or settings with labored rotation
• Knobs detaching from control posts
• Stripped threads impairing proper reattachment

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.